If you are an entrepreneur, or if you work remotely on a regular basis, there’s a good chance that you rely on a well-set-up home office to maintain peak productivity and focus.

Unfortunately, when you are working from home, many of the same structures and systems that would have kept you focused and organised in a conventional workplace just aren’t there. That means that you have to be especially mindful of the details of how you structure your environment – or else you might easily fall into a cycle of distraction and procrastination.

Here are a few tips on how to decorate and arrange your home office space for maximum effectiveness and productivity.

Choose Furniture that’s Functional for the Space

First things first, the furniture that you use always has to be functional for the space and context you want to use it in.

Mental health furniture has certain robust and safety-focused characteristics, for example, and you’d probably be amazed if you were to walk into a library and not find rows of shelves lining the walls.

Why, then, should your home office space feature a mishmash of ill-fitting furniture that’s not conducive to getting your work done?

Consider just what it is that you need to get the most out of your average workday, and structure your home office accordingly. That might mean setting up a standing desk or constructing a soundproof audio booth that will function to a high standard.

Make Use of Motivational Quotes, Pledges, and Declarations of Purpose

All of us lose motivation from time to time, and begin to stray from the professional path that we’ve laid out for ourselves.

One of the most powerful things you can do, with regards to decorating your home office space, is to make use of motivational quotes, pledges, and declarations of purpose. These serve as reminders and on-the-spot sources of inspiration to get you back on track.

You could have certain motivational quotes stencilled directly onto the walls, or you might choose to articulate, type out, print, and frame your own professional declaration of purpose – the reason why you consider it worthwhile getting out of bed every morning and settling in to work.

Keep the Area as Tidy and Organised as Possible

When your home office space is messy and chaotic, it’s much harder for you to find things you need at any given moment. It also becomes more difficult to maintain a sense of mental clarity, focus, and poise.

As a general rule, the tidier and better organised you can keep your home office space, the more clear-headed you will be when you’re there, and the more confidently you’ll be able to tackle your work.

So, make sure that there’s a place for everything, and that everything is in its place. De-clutter whenever necessary.